Instagram/William Shatner TV William Shatner reflects on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's cancellation, comparing its backlash to the original series' groundbreaking interracial kiss. April 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - William Shatner, famously known as Captain James T. Kirk, has shared his thoughts on the recent announcement that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude after its second season. Expressing disappointment, Shatner took to X on Monday evening to address the series' cancellation and the backlash the show received during its run.